Sunset hikes near Fort Lucas, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

5. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 63 min of walking

6. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. County Road & Vernal Pool 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

8. Fridge & Vernal Pool 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. Pocumtuck Rock & Fridge 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 96 min of walking

10. West Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Fridge 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 88 min of walking

12. Flag Mountain 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 52 min of walking